When was it built - between 1632 and 1653 AD
Who built it - Shah Jahan, 5th Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty
Time taken - 21 years
Where is it located -Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Why was it built - As a memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death in 1631
Dimensions- situated in a 170000 sq. m complex; 57 m at the base; 68 m in height and raised platform height 6 m
Materials used - White Marble for the main mausoleum, Red Sandstone for fortifying structure and accents
Architect - Ustad Ahmed Lahori
Architectural Style - Mughal
Cost of Construction -32 crore rupees
Maintained By - Archeological Survey of India
Special Recognitions : Declared UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 and winner of the New7Wonders of The World List Initiative between 2000 and 2007.
Visit Timing -
Sunrise to Sunset; Closed on Fridays; Night tours are permitted between 8:30 pm to 12:30 am for a limited duration of 30 mins.